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Conversations with some of the leading scientists, researchers, engineers, and innovators working in Maine. Presented by the Maine Discovery Museum.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Maine-based science conversations • biology, genetics, neuroscience, microbiology • earth systems: geology, glaciology, climate change • marine science, fisheries, ocean virology • engineering, nanomaterials, AR/VR • agriculture, PFAS, water quality, forestry, ecology • science education, energy policy, astronomy/eclipseThis podcast features interview-style conversations with scientists, engineers, educators, and other practitioners working in Maine, highlighting both research and applied work across the state. Discussions span the life sciences—from genetics, cell biology, microbiology, neurobiology, and biochemistry to biomedical engineering and biometrics—often drawing on perspectives from major research institutions and laboratories.
A strong throughline is Maine’s natural environment and the science of managing it. Topics frequently connect to oceans and coasts (oceanography, marine biology, fisheries, marine virology), forests and land use (forestry, forest management, renewable forest-based materials), and earth and climate systems (geology, glaciology, climate change). Several conversations also emphasize environmental health and monitoring, including water quality planning and agricultural concerns such as PFAS, alongside work that intersects with public health and human behavior through nursing, psychology, and vector biology.
The podcast also explores how science is communicated and put into practice, with attention to informal science education, training and micro-credentials, and the roles of government and industry in shaping research, infrastructure, and policy—such as energy policy, construction, shipping, and manufacturing systems. Occasional episodes broaden the format with crossovers or special segments and include timely science tied to events in Maine, such as astronomy and eclipse-related citizen science. Overall, the content presents a broad survey of Maine-based STEM work and the people behind it, linking laboratory research, field studies, and real-world applications.
